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By: Megan Robison Hulsman, GE Appliances Kitchen renovations historically have revolved around your wide-open refrigerator and freezer space, which were always one unit. The problem? This doesn’t align with how people live anymore; how they cook, entertain or want their kitchen to be designed. The solution: Monogram Columns. “Kitchen design today is all about customizing the space to … Continue reading →

NARI welcomes its newest Industry Partner, Unico, Inc., at the Platinum level to develop relationships with NARI members nationwide. Maker of small-duct heating and air conditioning systems, Unicos’ partnership with NARI will focus on collaborating with remodeling contractors who face challenges of adding central air in older homes, as well as options for home additions that would be … Continue reading →

By Sulema Vela, Southern Division Pro Director, The Home Depot Depending on your local climate and home structure, energy use can be an escalating concern for home owners. In, just under half (42 percent) of home energy costs stem from heating and cooling, with energy use (and related costs) expected to increase by another 2.4 … Continue reading →

Submitted by: Del Williams Residential Daylighting Systems with Solar-powered Nightlight Even More Affordable with 30% Federal Income Tax Credit Homeowners hammered by the rising cost of electricity have turned to solar in growing numbers to protect their pocketbooks. Beyond rooftop solar, one of the most popular strategies to cut electrical bills as well as functionally beautify … Continue reading →

Not surprisingly, homeowners most want technology to help with cleanup in the kitchen, according to the technology portion of RICKI’s research, “Consumer Kitchen Trends: From Remodeling Rates to Technology Trends.” The Research Institute of Cooking and Kitchen Intelligence, or RICKI, asked homeowners to think about new technology and other ways to work better in the … Continue reading →

The project was unique from the very start. Darren Kammer, president of DK Automation in Plano, Texas, received a cold call originating from the Lutron Website, where he’s listed as a certified contractor. “They said they had a lighting control system that they hate,” Kammer says. “They bought it cheaply, and they wanted to upgrade … Continue reading →